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World champion Lando Norris agrees to stay with McLaren until 2030

The British driver didn't even speak to other teams before extending his deal, calling it an incredibly simple choice. The 26-year-old secured his first world title with the outfit last season and currently trails Mercedes rival Kimi Antonelli by 83 points. Despite a difficult start to the current campaign, he recently won back-to-back races in the Netherlands and Hungary.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 August 2026 at 11:43

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